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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 48 Inch

Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 48 Inch

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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 48 Inch

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device engineered for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in commercial applications. This Grade 1 certified device features hardened steel latch bolts, sturdy aluminum push bars, and steel operating mechanisms for enhanced durability. The night latch cylinder configuration allows key retraction of the latch without unlocking the exit device, providing controlled access while maintaining egress functionality.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for 1-3/4" aluminum doors with narrow stile construction for optimal fit and performance.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards compliance ensures professional-grade reliability for demanding commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Steel operating mechanisms with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars provide exceptional durability and vandal resistance.
  • Night Latch Function: Key retracts latch but does not unlock exit device, allowing controlled entry while maintaining secure egress operation.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: 2-3/4" projection with concealed mounting screws provides clean aesthetics and tamper resistance for double door applications.
  • Hurricane Rating Option: Available as hurricane-rated device for coastal code requirements when used with select door manufacturers.
  • Electrification Ready: Compatible with building security systems for integrated access control solutions.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and long-term protection.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2001
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Strike: PB48 top
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Fasteners: All mounting screws are concealed
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Latch Specification: RL - Rod bottom latch (standard), Hex bottom latch (standard for EL), PL - Pullman bottom latch (optional), ES - electric strike top latch (optional). Device needs to be less bottom rod (LBR).
  • Lock Function: Exit Only
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Exit Only
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Projection: 2-3/4"
  • Product Size: 48"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 1490 Series
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Subcategory: Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Trim Hardware: Less Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness and narrow stile width compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for vertical rod mechanism.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper vertical rod alignment.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, including vertical rod extension and retraction.
  6. Test device operation including push bar activation, latch retraction, and night latch cylinder function to verify proper operation. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1492NL-OP exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with steel operating mechanisms and hardened steel latch bolts rated to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards. The 10-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in demanding commercial applications. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors where dependable egress performance and durability are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Exit Devices Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
1490 Series
Fasteners:
All mounting screws are concealed
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2001
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
48"
Latch Specification:
RL - Rod bottom latch (standard), Hex bottom latch (standard for EL), PL - Pullman bottom latch (optional), ES - electric strike top latch (optional). Device needs to be less bottom rod (LBR).
Product Projection:
2-3/4"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1492NL-OP 48IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1492NL-OP fit a standard aluminum storefront door?
It is built for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, which is the standard commercial door thickness. That is the only thickness it covers, so a 2-inch or thicker door is out. Projection off the face of the door is 2-3/4 inches, which matters if the door swings past a wall return or an adjacent leaf.
2) What does the NL night latch function actually do on this Falcon exit device?
Outside key access only. The key retracts the latch so someone can pull the door open, but it never unlocks or dogs the device, so it relatches as soon as the key is released. From inside, the touch bar always gives free egress. It ships as an exit-only device less trim, with the optional pull for the key side.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Yes, handing is a required choice and it is reverse bevel only: RHR or LHR. Stand outside the door, on the key side. If the hinges are on your right and the door pulls toward you, it is RHR. Get this wrong and the device will not mount.
4) What bottom latch options does this Falcon concealed vertical rod device use, and does it need to be less bottom rod?
Standard is the RL rod bottom latch, and devices ordered with EL electric latch retraction come standard with the hex bottom latch. A PL Pullman bottom latch is optional, and an ES electric strike top latch is optional. Falcon specifies the device needs to be less bottom rod (LBR). LBR means nothing latches into the threshold, so there is no floor strike to keep clean and no bottom rod to bind on carpet or a wet entry, but the door leaf is held at the head only.
5) Can I tie this Falcon exit device into an access control system or door monitoring?
Two options cover that. EL gives you electric latch retraction, so the access control system pulls the latch and the door opens on a card read or a remote release. S is a signal switch that monitors the latch bolt, which is what you want if the head end just needs to report door secure or not secure to the panel. You pick one when you order; both are offered in all three finishes.
6) I need a fire-rated concealed vertical rod device - can I use the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
No. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a narrow stile aluminum door device offered with a hurricane-rated option, not a fire label. For a labeled opening, use the Adams Rite 3900 Series, a Grade 1 fire-rated concealed vertical rod device carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating, or the Adams Rite 3600 Series, also Grade 1 and fire rated for hollow metal doors. Both are wide stile, so the door leaf has to suit. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire-rated wide stile concealed vertical rod device in classroom function if you need keyed outside trim on a labeled door.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the Falcon 1492NL-OP from another manufacturer for a narrow stile aluminum door?
The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is the nearest match. Like the Falcon 1492NL-OP, it is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is supplied exit only less bottom rod. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is also Grade 1, narrow stile, exit only, on a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and it is furnished less trim with the night latch optional pull cylinder arrangement. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is another Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, though it is catalogued as exit only and accepts trim.
8) I need a 36 inch narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, not 48 inch - what are my options?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a 48 inch device. In a 36 inch length, the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a Grade 1 grooved case narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors and non-fire-rated, the Von Duprin 5547-3ft is the Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar equivalent at 36 inches, and the Von Duprin 7547-3ft is a 75 Series Grade 1 narrow stile device at the same length. The DORMA 9600BB is also a 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad device.
9) Do I need the extension rod option on the 48 inch Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Extension rod is a required yes or no choice at order. The standard rod length covers a door of ordinary height; taller than standard leaves need the extension rod so the top latch still reaches the PB48 head strike. Measure the leaf height before you commit, because a device without the extension on a tall door will not latch.
10) Is there a hurricane rated version of the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
The HH hurricane device option is available, in dark bronze, black, or clear anodized. Falcon notes the hurricane rating applies when the device is used with select door manufacturers, so the rating comes from the door and device assembly together, not the exit device alone. If you are building to a coastal impact spec, match it to the approved door system.
11) Is a concealed vertical rod the right choice for my aluminum pair, or should I use a rim device with a mullion?
Concealed vertical rod puts the rods inside the stile, so nothing is exposed to be kicked or pried and every mounting screw is concealed. On a pair of aluminum doors it lets both leaves swing free with no center mullion blocking the opening, which is why it is the usual pick for storefront entrances that need clear width. A rim device plus a removable mullion is cheaper to prep and easier to service, but you lose the clear opening and someone has to pull the mullion for wide loads.
12) Will the Falcon 1492NL-OP fit a wood door?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP is engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness. For a wood leaf, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a concealed vertical rod exit device offered wide stile reversible for wood doors. Note that the Von Duprin 7547, another Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, is listed as not wood door compatible, so it is not an alternative for that opening.
13) Is there a crossbar version instead of the touch bar on the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a touch bar style device with a 2-3/4 inch projection and concealed mounting screws. If the specification calls for a crossbar on a narrow stile opening, the Von Duprin 5547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors in a 36 inch size, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device, also for 1-3/4 inch doors, that accepts operator trim.
14) What device handles multiple stile widths if I am not sure what the aluminum door is?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP is specified for narrow stile construction only, so the stile has to be confirmed before ordering. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic device is catalogued for narrow, medium or wide stile and is an exit only function, which makes it the more forgiving choice when the door is unmeasured.
15) Is the Sargent MD8613F a substitute for the Falcon 1492NL-OP on an aluminum storefront?
No. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty 80 Series concealed vertical rod device built for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors in a 48 inch size, supplied exit only and less trim. For a storefront leaf, stay with a narrow stile device such as the Adams Rite 8600 Series or the Von Duprin 3347A.
16) What finishes does the Falcon 1490 Series narrow stile device come in?
Three anodized aluminum finishes: DC13 dark bronze, DC35 black, and US28 clear aluminum. All three are available with any of the device options, so a building standardizing on dark bronze storefront can run the same finish across plain, EL, S switch, and hurricane openings.
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Does the Falcon 1492NL-OP 48IN US28 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon 1492NL-OP 48IN US28 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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